I’m a big advocate for the suspension of politics and philosophy during down time. What does that mean? It means I watch shows like NCIS, Law and Order, and Criminal Minds. I listen to bands like Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, etc. And I do so unapologetically. Most of the time, you’ll hear me tell … read more

Over the last couple of years I’ve heard from a few different people that my Christian faith is at odds with my libertarian philosophy. After all, they tell me, the Bible is full of violence! And let’s not forget that both Jesus Christ himself and St. Paul both gave shockingly clear instructions to pay your … read more

It’s hard to believe I’ve released 50 episodes of the Battle for Liberty. In this episode, I share with you the relative success of this podcast and why that’s important. Then I re-state the mission of the podcast and review basic libertarian political philosophy in terms of the primary principles: nonaggression and property rights. This … read more

When you think about propaganda you probably think negative thoughts. In your mind, that word has dishonest undertones, doesn’t it? That’s because propaganda is usually something that’s used to fool you, or at least strategically influence your thinking in a subconscious manner. And we’re usually told that the message buried in your subconscious is misleading … read more

This week, the Libertarian Life segment makes a triumphant return. In it, I discuss my own personal nullification of the soda tax. Then we dive into more serious topics as I review Dr. Walter Block’s masterpiece, Defending the Undefendable. Buckle up, kiddos, this one’s gonna be a bumpy ride. Book Referenced Defending the Undefendable, … read more

Ever wonder what happens to your food waste once it leaves your curb in the ole’ garbage truck? It typically winds up sitting in a landfill somewhere. And if this is the best solution we have for these waste products, then there’s no problem. But is there a better solution? You bet there is! But … read more

Growing up, I distinctly recall standing up every morning in school, placing my hand over my heart and blindly reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. But no one ever taught me what it meant — at least not in any meaningful way that went further than the propagandists’ standard argument that it was somehow patriotic. Fast … read more

A controversial article at BeingLibertarian.com recently made the rounds and I was asked to respond. At issue is the author’s claim that anarcho-capitalists are harming the libertarian movement due to their inflexibility and unwillingness to compromise. In today’s episode I analyze the article and take apart the claims one by one. Where will you come down? … read more

Today I spend a good amount of time talking about specific examples that definitively prove the State is out of control. I use three nearly-unbelievable examples of absurd Statist tyranny to hammer the point home. Prior to that discussion, I provide some follow-up to a question raised back in episode 12 regarding private defense and … read more

The concept of anarchy scares a lot of people. But the truth is that anarchy is already a huge part of your life, whether you know it or not. Most human interaction occurs in an anarchistic relationship — meaning nobody had to hold a gun to your head to get you to interact peacefully with … read more